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- Page 1 SigTEL Compact Emergency Voice Communication System (EVCS) Wall Control Unit (with handset) Wall Control Unit (no handset) Desk Control Unit (with handset) Installation and Configuration Manual Approved Document No. DAU0000091 Rev 6...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
AN EXPLANTION OF TERMS AND DEFINITIONS USED IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IS LISTED IN SECTION 22. Contents IMPORTANT NOTES ..............................4 REGULATIONS AFFECTING EVCS ........................... 4 SIGTEL COMPACT COMPONENTS ..........................5 MCU W . ECU-4, ECU-8, ECU-16) ..................... 5 PART NOS LCU W . - Page 3 IRST COME FIRST SERVE 18.8 C ............................. 32 LEAN START PROCEDURES COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS ........................... 33 ENHANCED SIGTEL COMPACT FEATURES ........................34 20.1 F ....................... 34 IRMWARE VERSION AND WALL DESK UNIT NAME INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING CERTIFICATE ....................35 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS ............................36 SigTEL Approved Document No.
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Page 4: Important Notes
Do not run SELV and LV cables in the same enclosure without adequate insulation between them. SigTEL EVCS control equipment is designed to be installed indoors. Outstations are not IP rated so should not be installed outdoors unless an IP65, or better housing, is used and cables are installed so as to prevent the ingress of moisture. -
Page 5: Sigtel Compact Components
SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 3 SigTEL Compact Components Note: See Specification (section 19) for component details. MCU wall unit (part nos. ECU-4, ECU-8, ECU-16) The master control unit (MCU) controls the EVCS and allows the Operator to communicate with the outstations. -
Page 6: Type B Disabled Refuge Outstation - Surface Mounted (Part No. Evc302S/Gs)
SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual Type B disabled refuge outstation - surface mounted (part no. EVC302S/GS) One Type B outstation is connected to one extension so that the control room can call out to specific locations and also know which location is calling in. The EVC302S has a stainless steel fascia and the EVC302GS has a green mild steel fascia. -
Page 7: Key Features Of The Evcs Networked System
SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 3.12.1 Key features of the EVCS networked system: 1. Allows the interconnection of up to 14 wall and 14 desk control units using 4 x 2-core, 1.5 mm , fire-rated wiring. 2. Maximum length on the speech wiring loop, or digital linear wiring = 1 km. -
Page 8: Typical Systems
SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 5 Typical Systems System up to 4 or 8 extensions Equipment required One MCU wall unit (ECU-4) for 4 extensions, or one MCU wall unit (ECU-8) for 8 extensions (shown right), each MCU requires two 12 volt 7 Ah batteries (BC286/2). -
Page 9: Networked System Up To 224 Extensions, I.e. The Maximum Number Of Extensions
SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual Networked system up to 224 extensions, i.e. the maximum number of extensions Equipment required Up to 14 MCU wall units (ECU-16), each requires two 12 volt 7 Ah batteries (BC286/2) per MCU. One 3 A fused spur and back box per MCU. -
Page 10: Networked System Block Diagram
SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual Networked system block diagram SigTEL Approved Document No. DAU0000091 Rev 6 Page 10 of 36 Emergency Voice Communication System... -
Page 11: First Fix Installation
Equipment location Control equipment SigTEL EVCS control units must be installed indoors, positioned to avoid accidental damage, and MUST NOT be subjected to dust, conductive or corrosive gases or liquids, nor subject to temperatures, input voltages and electrical loads outside the stated operating range. -
Page 12: Mounting Wall Units
SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 7 Mounting Wall Units The MCU/LCU wall unit is supplied in a steel base with a lid and several printed circuit boards (PCBs), shown below. Hinged Lid MCU/LCU Base MCU/LCU Control PCB Power Supply PCB Master Exchange PCB The MCU/LCU can be surface, or semi-flush mounted. -
Page 13: Re-Install The Base Pcbs
SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual Re-install the base PCBs Re-install the base PCBs and refit the lid. Ensure the fixing screws and all interconnection cables are refitted correctly, as shown below. To Operator handset CAT5 cables (supplied) Power Supply PCB... -
Page 14: Installing The Ecu722/Ecu723 Network Comms Card (Optional)
SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 8 Installing the ECU722/ECU723 Network Comms Card (Optional) The ECU722/ECU723 Network Comms Card has to be mounted on top of the Master Exchange PCB in the MCU/LCU wall unit. Before carrying out the steps below, ensure that Mains power is isolated and the MCU/LCU batteries are disconnected. -
Page 15: Network Connections (Optional)
SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 9 Network Connections (Optional) The EVCS network allows up to 14 MCU/LCU wall units to be connected by installing one Network Comms Card (ECU722/ECU723) in each control unit. The ECU723 is used if a desk control unit is connected to an MCU. -
Page 16: Mains Wiring
SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 10 Mains Wiring Connect mains to the MCU/LCU wall unit See BS 5839-9 section 13. MCU/LCU mains connections The MCU/LCU requires fixed wiring using 3-core enhanced fire-rated cable (no less than 0.75 mm and no more than 2.5 mm... -
Page 17: Fitting Outstations & Dpta Interface
SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 11 Fitting Outstations & DPTA Interface 11.1 Cables See section 4. 11.2 Location See section 6.1. 11.3 Fitting type A outstation ( EVC301RPO/EVC301RLK To MCU Red + Black - Open the case and unscrew the fixing screw at the bottom of the unit and remove the internal cover (see far right). -
Page 18: Testing Extensions
12.2 The FiTT line tester Each extension should be tested prior to termination and connection to the Master Exchange PCBs. We recommend that a SigTEL FiTT line tester (shown right) is used to save time proving the cables and outstations are working correctly. -
Page 19: Wall Unit Input Connections Disabling The System )
SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 13.3 MCU/LCU wall unit input connections (disabling the system) 1. I/P A (Disable controls) – Disables Type A and Type B outstations. I/P A I/P B I/P C 2. I/P B (Disable controls) – Disables input signals from the DPTA. -
Page 20: All Unit To Ecu-224 Desk Control Unit
SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 13.5 MCU wall unit to ECU-224 desk control unit At the MCU connect the supplied CAT lead from the ECU723 to the 8-way terminal block. Plug the supplied CAT5 lead into the back of the ECU-224. Mount a CAT5 wall socket and back box (CATCON) in a suitable location and connect the CAT5 lead from the ECU-224 to the CAT5 wall socket. -
Page 21: Indicators & Controls
SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 14 Indicators & Controls 14.1 MCU wall unit external indicators Indicator Colour What this means The EVCS is powered up and checking for faults but the MCU is disabled from making, or receiving calls, until an external trigger is applied, e.g. -
Page 22: External Controls
SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 14.3 External controls The wall and desk unit external control buttons are located on the keypad. They are multifunctional dependent on the unit’s current status. Wall Unit (MCU/LCU) controls Desk Unit (ECU-224) controls The corresponding buttons on the Desk Control Unit are: ... -
Page 23: Powering Up And Testing
SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual Clearing faults Most faults can be cleared in turn (e.g. watchdog fault), by pressing the CALL/ACCEPT button. Each fault that is no longer present will clear and the next fault will be presented. You can also press ▲ and ▼ to navigate through the faults and select which ones to clear. - Page 24 SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual Wall Unit Engineer’s Menu Tree SigTEL Approved Document No. DAU0000091 Rev 6 Page 24 of 36 Emergency Voice Communication System...
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Page 25: Automatic Configuration
SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 17 Automatic Configuration E V C S If the fault menu is displayed, press CALL/ACCEPT then 2 F a u l t s END button to exit the menu. The backlight will go out and the display will show ‘System Healthy’... -
Page 26: Networked System Configuration
SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 17.2 Networked system configuration Before configuring the network, ensure all MCU/LCU wall units, optional ECU-224 desk control units, outstations, DPTA interfaces and network cards have been installed, connected and tested. Ensure all handsets are on-hook and toilet alarms are cleared and reset. - Page 27 SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 6. After all repeaters have joined the network, the system will automatically perform an auto learn and detect the attached extensions. The system configuration is displayed at the current master MCU wall unit, see example below.
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Page 28: Adding Or Replacing Wall Units, Outstations Or Dpta After Commissioning
SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 17.3 Adding or replacing wall units, outstations or DPTA after commissioning Note: Compatibility issues may arise if adding/replacing a panel with the latest firmware onto a networked system with earlier firmware. Some features of the new firmware may be disabled/unavailable to ensure smooth compatibility with the panels with earlier firmware. -
Page 29: Interactive Naming
SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 17.5.1 Interactive naming This function reduces the chance of errors with outstation locations and their names. It also tests that the audio quality is acceptable. This function has limited use when naming toilet alarms as you cannot make an audio call to the MCU wall unit using the toilet alarm. -
Page 30: Additional Engineer Functions
SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 18 Additional Engineer Functions Note: For a networked system, these functions can only be accessed at the current master MCU wall unit. 18.1 Change the security PIN code 2222 The default security PIN code is 1. -
Page 31: Latch Faults
SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 18.3 Latch faults Latch Faults option is not normally enabled but is available, if required, for fault diagnosis purposes, e.g. identifying intermittent faults. 1. At the MCU wall unit, press Engineer mode button > Select Config > Select Sys Opts menu. -
Page 32: Making Wall Units Ring Instead Of Buzz When Outstations Are Calling In
SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 3. Press CALL/ACCEPT button to disable the option. S y s t e m O p t s Earth Faults Press END button multiple times to exit to the ‘System Healthy’ display. Latch Faults... -
Page 33: Component Specifications
SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 19 Component Specifications Note: This specification applies to MCU wall units (ECU-16, ECU-8, ECU-4) & LCU wall unit (ECU-8NT) unless stated. Power Supply and Batteries Mains supply 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz Power supply output 1... -
Page 34: Enhanced Sigtel Compact Features
C. Max. humidity: 95% non-condensing. 20 Enhanced SigTEL Compact Features As the firmware for the SigTEL Compact range of panels has been developed, new enhanced features have been added. The enhanced features and corresponding firmware versions are listed in the table below: Wall Unit Firmware Version V 5.6.0... -
Page 35: Installation And Commissioning Certificate
SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 21 Installation and Commissioning Certificate Before the system and the Operator Instructions are handed over to the responsible person on site, the following certificate should be completed by the installer, or commissioning engineer. Certificate for the EVCS at:... -
Page 36: Terms And Definitions
SigTEL Compact Installation and Configuration Manual 22 Terms and Definitions For the purposes of these instructions the following terms and definitions apply: desk control unit a desk unit that controls the EVCS. Up to 14 units can be installed on a network by connecting to a Network Communications Card (ECU723) fitted in an MCU wall unit.
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